The Gatling Gun Notebook: A Collection of Data & Illustrations - Softcover

Hughes, James B.

 
9780917218941: The Gatling Gun Notebook: A Collection of Data & Illustrations

Synopsis

A history of the first machine gun, named for inventor R.J. Gatling, for collectors and arms historians. Subtitled "A collection of data and illustrations," the guide includes information on sales of various models in the US and abroad, patents, and technical specifications. Illustrated with many drawings from 19th- and early 20th century catalogs, military manuals, reports, news stories, advertisements, and other contemporary sources. The guide began in the 1970s as a notebook kept by the author for his own reference. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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